CALWIRE Elections & Polling Report (Wednesday, August 12, 2026)

By Cal Wire Politics Desk

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California

Newsom makes last-minute push to help California utilities facing wildfire bills
One of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s final political fights in California is a revival of an old one. As wildfire costs threaten utilities’... — CalMatters

Very few CA cities are meeting Newsom’s housing goals
Are California cities building enough housing to catch up with the state’s severe shortage of homes you can buy without inherited... — CalMatters

Presidential

Ocasio-Cortez surpasses Newsom as 2028 Dem presidential favorite on Polymarket
Ocasio-Cortez currently has an 18% chance of winning the Democratic nomination compared with 17% for Newsom. — The Hill

Federal

How California’s primary election reflects the perils facing the national Democratic Party
Low turnout among young and non-white voters in California signals that Democrats should focus more on organizing to beat Republic...

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